PARKS of ROHNERT PARK

CITY OF ROHNERT PARK GUIDE TO PARKS,
TENNIS COURTS AND INDOOR FACILITIES

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Park Matrix
Picnic Reservations
Neighborhood Parks
Picnic Area Procedures and Rules
Tot Lots and Mini-Parks
Tennis Courts
Centers and Buildings		 Photo of Park

Rohnert Park
Park Facilities		 Picnic
Areas		 BBQ's Rest-
rooms		 Softball
Field		 Baseball
Field		 Soccer
Field		 Recreation
Building		 Tennis Courts Swimming Pool Play Area Basketball Courts Horseshoe Courts
Alicia Park & Pool X X X X Xn X X 2n X X   X
Benicia Park & Pool X X X Xn Xn X X   X X    
Burton Avenue Park                   X    
Carlita Circle Park                   X    
Caterpillar Park           X       X    
Civic Center Park                   X    
Colegio Vista Park X X X   X X       X    
Dorotea Park X X X   X     2n   X Xn X
Eagle Park     X Xn   Xn   2n   X    
Golis Park X X X X Xn X   2n   X Xn  
Honeybee Park/Pool X X X X       2n X X Xn  
Jasmine Park                   X    
LaCrosse Park                   X    
Ladybug Park/Pool X X X   X X X 2n X X    
Lilac Way Park                   X    
Lydia Park                   X    
Magnolia Park X X X Xn Xn Xn   8n X* X Xn  
Meadow Pines Park                   X    
Rainbow Park X X           1n   X Xn  
Roberts Lake X                      
Sunrise Park X X X Xn   Xn   4n   X Xn  
"n" - Night-lighted Facilities Uses are open to groups on a reservation basis (except Roberts Lake picnic area). All facility reservations are taken at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
*Estimated Completion
Fall 2000

RESERVATIONS

The City of Rohnert Park has various parks and recreation facilities available for the community. Uses are open to groups on a reservation basis (except Roberts Lake picnic area). All facility reservations are taken at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS

ALICIA PARK (300 Arlen Drive) 5 acres - playground and horseshoe pits. Group picnic area with 10 tables and barbecue and 9 individual picnic tables. Night-lighted youth baseball field and 1 unlighted multi-use softball/soccer field. Adjacent to John Reed School play and soccer fields. Restrooms. (Electric outlets available at baseball concession stand, back wall of Scout Hut, baseball outfield poles and scoreboard, and by pool fence near large barbecue pit.)

BENICIA PARK (7450 Santa Barbara Drive) 6 acres - group picnic area with tables and barbecue. Eleven picnic tables. One night-lighted softball field and one unlighted softball field. Adjacent to Waldo Rohnert play and soccer fields. Restrooms. (No electricity)

CATERPILLAR PARK (7430 Circle Drive) 3 acres - play equipment for tots and older children. Soccer field and open turf. (No electricity)

COLEGIO VISTA PARK (1200 Southwest Blvd.) 5 acres - play equipment for tots and older children. Individual barbecues and 4 picnic tables. One unlighted multi-use youth baseball/soccer field. Restrooms. (Electric outlets located under electric panel behind baseball field backstop.)

DOROTEA PARK (895 Santa Dorotea Circle) 6 acres - play equipment for tots and older children. Group picnic area, 7 tables with 2 individual barbecues. Horseshoe pits, one unlighted youth baseball field, night-lighted basketball court, and tennis practice backboard. Restrooms. (No electricity)

EAGLE PARK (1115 Emily Avenue) 10 acres - play equipment for 6-12 year olds. Lighted multi-use softball and soccer field. Adjacent to Evergreen School soccer field. Restrooms. (No electricity)

GOLIS PARK (1450 Golf Course Drive) 13 acres - lighted multi-use soccer and softball field, play equipment, baseball field, 2 night-lighted basketball courts, roller hockey court and 5 picnic tables with individual barbecues. Restrooms. (Electric outlets located inside tennis court area and between tennis courts and play area.)

HONEYBEE PARK (1170 Golf Course Drive) 10 acres - One unlighted softball field, playfield, 2 night-lighted basketball courts, play equipment for tots and older children, and 5 picnic tables and individual barbecues (2). Restrooms. (No electricity)

LADYBUG PARK (8517 Liman Way) 5 acres - play equipment for 6-12 year olds. Adjacent to La Fiesta playfield. Four picnic tables and individual barbecues (2). One youth baseball field and 1 youth soccer field. Restrooms. (Electric outlet located on 1st baseline of ball field.)

Photo of Magnolia Park MAGNOLIA PARK (1401 Middlebrook) 13 acres (1st phase) - One lighted combination softball/soccer field and one lighted combination youth baseball/soccer field with concession stand. Eight lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, play equipment, 6 individual picnic tables and 2 barbecues. Restrooms. (Electric outlets on each tennis court and basketball court, on concession stand by phone booth and on each backstop.)

RAINBOW PARK (1345 Rosana Way) 2.68 acres - One lighted basketball court, one lighted tennis court, play equipment for tots and older children, and 5 individual picnic tables and 2 barbecues. NO restrooms. (One electric outlet located on tennis court and one on basketball court.)

ROBERTS LAKE (5010 Roberts Lake Road) 9 individual picnic tables available on a first-come, first-serve basis (no barbecues), fishing pier. NO restrooms. (No electricity)

Photo of Sunrise Park SUNRISE PARK (5201 Snyder Lane)
9 acres - night-lighted softball and soccer fields. Night-lighted basketball courts, lighted tennis practice backboard, 10 individual picnic tables with barbecues, and play equipment. Restrooms. (Electric outlets located on light pole for middle tennis court, outside tennis courts on path and on west light pole of softball field.)

PICNIC AREA PROCEDURES & RULES

 

  1. Reservations for picnic area usage must be made in person between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane. RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE BY A ROHNERT PARK RESIDENT OR BUSINESS ONLY.

     

  2. Reservation fees:

     

    Individual picnic areas:
    Resident non-profit groups and
    Rohnert Park-Cotati USD:    		 $15
    1-20 people: $15
    21-50 people: $25
    51-100 people: $50
    101-200: $75 plus $100 damage deposit
    201 or more:

         		$100 plus $100 damage deposit
    Alicia Park group picnic area:
    1-100 people $75
    101-200 people $100 plus $100 damage deposit
    201-300 people $125 plus $100 damage deposit
    301 or more

         		$150 plus $100 damage deposit
    Benicia Park group picnic area:
    1-100 people $50
    101-200 people $75 plus $100 damage deposit
    201 or more

         		$100 plus $100 damage deposit
    Youth day camps:
    Per day $15

     

  3. There is a $5 processing fee for any canceled reservation.

     

  4. Groups of more than 100 serving alcohol must provide general liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the City of Rohnert Park as additional insured. PROOF OF INSURANCE MUST BE SUBMITTED ON CITY OF ROHNERT PARK FORMS ONLY. If unable to provide coverage, contact the Recreation Department for assistance in obtaining it.

     

  5. Park usage is limited to daylight hours and hours of reservations, if another group has reserved the area. Use of the parks adjacent to schools during school hours where alcohol is being used or amplified music is requested is NOT allowed.

     

  6. Softball fields may be reserved in conjunction with picnic area use. Fields can be reserved for one (1) hour during the week and one and one half (1 1/2) hours on weekends.

     

  7. Due to vandalism problems at the parks, groups should bring paper products for the rest rooms.

     

  8. Any problems (sprinklers coming on, etc.) that occur on weekends or weekday evenings should be reported to the City of Rohnert Park Department of Public Works' duty man by telephoning the Public Safety Department at 584-2600.

     

  9. Each group is responsible for keeping the area clean of trash. If the garbage containers are full, please call the Department of Public Works' duty man at the above number. Please DO NOT move dumpsters.

     

  10. Vehicles ARE NOT to be driven on the park grass. Violators may be cited.

     

  11. Sound-amplifying equipment requires an approved permit which must be submitted two weeks (10 working days) prior to the reservation date.

     

  12. Groups renting party jumps must note it on their application. Companies providing the jump must have liability insurance on file with the City of Rohnert Park naming the City as an additional insured.

     

  13. NO GLASS CONTAINERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARKS.
 

TOT LOTS AND MINI-PARKS

General play equipment for children nine and under. Mini-parks do have equipment for older children.

Tot Lots (less than 1/4 acre): Burton Avenue, Carlita Circle, Civic Center, Lilac Way, and Jasmine. Mini-Parks (less than one acre): Meadow Pines, LaCrosse and Lydia

TENNIS COURTS

All city lighted tennis courts operate on a timer basis and can be turned on by pushing a button. If you are the last person to use the courts, please turn the lights off (if applicable). The courts are for the public's use and your cooperation in keeping the lights off when not in use is appreciated. Rules are posted governing the use of the courts.

ALICIA PARK (Santa Alicia Dr.) - Two night-lighted courts automatically shut off at 10:30 p.m.

DOROTEA PARK (895 Santa Dorotea Circle) - Two night-lighted courts automatically shut off at 10:30 p.m. and practice backboard

EAGLE PARK (1115 Emily Ave.) - Two night-lighted courts automatically shut off at 11:00 p.m.

GOLIS PARK (1450 Golf Course Drive) - Two night-lighted courts automatically shut off at 9:30 p.m.

HONEYBEE PARK (1170 Golf Course Dr.) - Two night-lighted courts automatically shut off at 10:30 p.m.

LADYBUG PARK (8517 Liman Way) - Two day-use courts only.

RAINBOW PARK (1345 Rosana Way) - One night-lighted court.

SUNRISE PARK (5201 Snyder Lane) - Four night-lighted courts and a lighted warm-up wall.

* CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL - Six day-use only courts.

* SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - Twelve day-use only courts.

* All school tennis courts are not available during the periods schools are in session.

CENTERS AND BUILDINGS

For information regarding the use of the first three recreation centers and buildings listed below and their rental fees, call the Rohnert Park Recreation Department at 588-3456.

ROHNERT PARK COMMUNITY CENTER (20,400 sq. ft.) 5401 Snyder Lane: Recreation Department offices, multi-use room, meeting rooms (3), conference room, games room, lounge, patio, and kitchen.

BURTON AVENUE RECREATION CENTER (6,700 sq. ft.) 7421 Burton Avenue: Main hall, veranda, and kitchen.

LADYBUG PARK RECREATION BUILDING (1,145 sq. ft.) 8517 Liman Way: One room with stove and sink.

PETER M. CALLINAN SPORTS CENTER (33,000 sq. ft.) 5405 Snyder Lane: Gymnasium, two racquetball courts, weight room, child care room, and locker room with sauna and spa. For more information, call the Sports Center at 588-3488.

SENIOR CENTER (8,120 sq. ft.) 6800 Hunter Drive, Suite A: Activity Room, Drop-In Center, senior craft shoppe, counseling and health rooms, classroom, billiards room, card playing areas, and dining site. For more information call the Senior Center at 585-6780.